Description
Creamy crockpot garlic mashed potatoes blend comfort with simplicity for potato enthusiasts. Hearty Idaho russets mingle with rich butter and roasted garlic, creating a luxurious side dish you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kg (3 lbs) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and chopped
- 46 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (or leave whole for a milder flavor)
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or milk, for a lighter option)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped parsley, chives, or shredded cheese
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Meticulously wash and chunk potatoes into uniform sizes for consistent cooking. Finely mince garlic to distribute intense aromatic flavor throughout the dish.
- Crockpot Assembly: Layer potato chunks and minced garlic evenly inside the crockpot. Pour broth to partially submerge potatoes without completely covering them. Strategically scatter butter pieces across the surface to ensure rich, even flavor infusion.
- Seasoning and Cooking: Sprinkle salt and pepper for initial flavor enhancement. Cover and set crockpot to high temperature, allowing potatoes to slowly tenderize. Monitor liquid levels periodically to prevent burning.
- Texture Transformation: After cooking, verify potato tenderness by effortlessly piercing with a fork. Mash potatoes directly in the crockpot using a potato masher or electric mixer, creating a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Final Refinement: Gradually blend in heavy cream and remaining butter, achieving a luxurious, velvety texture. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Incorporate fresh herbs like parsley or chives for a vibrant flavor profile and aesthetic appeal.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer to a serving dish, optionally garnishing with shredded cheese or extra herbs. Serve immediately to maintain optimal temperature and creamy texture.
Notes
- Control Potato Size: Cut potatoes into uniform, roughly 1-inch chunks to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent uneven texture.
- Layer Strategically: Distribute garlic and butter evenly across potato surface to maximize flavor infusion and prevent bland spots.
- Monitor Liquid Carefully: Add just enough broth to partially cover potatoes, preventing dryness without making them watery.
- Prevent Over-Mashing: Use gentle mixing techniques to maintain potato structure, avoiding gluey or paste-like consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-7 hours
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg